An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to protect children in Massachusetts from the potential harms of diet pills and muscle-building supplements. It seeks to regulate these products more strictly, particularly concerning their marketing and accessibility to minors. The legislation intends to limit the availability of potentially dangerous supplements to young people and reduce the risk of adverse health effects. It builds upon existing efforts to safeguard children’s well-being.
Key provisions
- Requires manufacturers to restrict marketing and sales of diet pills and muscle-building supplements to minors.
- Prohibits the sale of products containing certain ingredients known to be harmful to children.
- Establishes guidelines for labeling and packaging to clearly indicate potential risks.
- Directs the Public Health Department to monitor and enforce these regulations.
- Allows for increased penalties for violations related to the sale of these products to children.
Who is affected
- Children in Massachusetts
- Manufacturers of diet pills and muscle-building supplements
- Retailers selling these products
- Parents and guardians
- The Massachusetts Public Health Department
Notable changes
- The bill introduces stricter regulations on the marketing and sale of supplements to minors.
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Jacob R. Oliveira
John Francis Moran
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